Lead ML Engineer

We're seeking an AI/Machine Learning Engineer to help shape and drive our AI strategy within a newly formed Digital AI Innovation Team. You'll lead the development of AI solutions, build early-stage projects, and establish best practices—playing a key role in growing our AI capabilities from the ground up.

What you will doing:

Leadership & Strategy

• Lead and grow a team of data scientists and AI specialists.

• Promote AI adoption across the business through training and internal engagement.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align AI initiatives with business goals.

Technical & Innovation Focus

• Design, build, and deploy machine learning models and AI tools.

• Work with structured and unstructured data to optimize logistics, customer service, and operations.

• Manage the full AI/ML lifecycle from development to deployment and monitoring.

• Stay on top of emerging AI technologies and integrate best practices.

Collaboration & Implementation

• Identify high-impact AI opportunities with business analysts and stakeholders.

• Ensure seamless integration of AI models into existing systems.

• Build dashboards to track performance and measure ROI.

• Uphold AI ethics, data security, and compliance standards.

What you will bring:

Essential:

• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI innovation

• Strong coding skills in Python (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch) and SQL

• Proven experience deploying ML models in production environments

• 3+ years in a leadership or mentorship role within AI or data teams

• Clear communicator, able to explain complex AI concepts to non-technical teams

Desirable:

• Knowledge of data engineering, big data, and ML Ops best practices

• Experience with NLP, forecasting, recommendation systems, or computer vision

• Track record of leading AI projects from idea to production

• Understanding of AI ethics and bias mitigation

• Familiarity with CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

What's in it for you?

At AJW, we’re more than just a business—we’re a global team shaping the future of aviation. We connect, supply, and deliver to keep the world moving, and we invest in the people who make it happen. When you join us, you’ll be part of an innovative, supportive, and inclusive workplace where you can grow and thrive. Here’s what we offer:

• A team fun budget to bring colleagues together.

• Free access to LinkedIn Learning to support your development.

• Opportunities to take part in charity events, volunteering, and community projects.

• A modern office with an onsite gym, bike-to-work scheme, and a great restaurant.

• A discretionary bonus and private healthcare.

• Relocation support if you're moving closer to our HQ.

We encourage five days a week in the office to strengthen teamwork, collaboration, and development. However, we understand personal circumstances vary, and we support flexibility where needed. Some roles may require more in-office presence to meet business needs, but we’re committed to finding the right balance for our team.

Watch the video below to discover who we are, what we do, and why AJW could be the perfect place for your next career move.

To recruitment agencies: AJW Group will not accept unsolicited or speculative agency CV’S and will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs.